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- | > Words of Wisdom: | + | Words of Wisdom: |
- | ====== | + | ====== |
- | After determining that [[lifestyle: | + | One of the first decisions a potential ' |
- | **This page is a starting point for finding | + | The chart below attempts to give a rough overview of the pro/con of the main types of camper. |
- | ==== Video overviews ==== | + | ===== overviews |
- | Additional videos can be found on the pages for each vehicle type in the [[# | + | |
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* [[https:// | * [[https:// | ||
* [[https:// | * [[https:// | ||
+ | ===== types of RV ===== | ||
- | + | ^ **RV** ^ **Pro** ^ **Con** ^ Youtube discussion | |
- | ====== Vehicles ====== | + | | [[rv:cargo_van|cargo van]]\\ The most common |
- | + | | conversion van\\ A passenger van upfitted with A/V equipment, decor, and a raised roof ([[rv: | |
- | Visit the pages for each vehicle type for additional information and resources. | + | | minivan |
- | + | | [[rv:travel trailer|travel trailer]]\\ The most common kind of RV in the US. Examples include bumper hitch trailers, [[https:// | |
- | ---- | + | | cargo trailer\\ boxy trailer that can be converted |
- | + | | truck w/slide-in camper | |
- | ===== Vans ===== | + | | truck w/camper shell | inexpensive, |
- | + | | [[rv:car|car]] | |
- | Vans are the most common choice for those who want to build their own mobile living quarters. For most people, they are a good balance of pros and cons. Professionally converted vans are also available. | + | | SUV | stealth, \\ light towing, \\ already own?\\ insurance |
- | + | | box truck | living space,\\ square shape easy to modify, | |
- | See also **[[rv: | + | | school bus | living |
- | + | | ambulance | |
- | Common van models: | + | | [[rv: |
- | | + | | shuttle bus | standing height, |
- | | + | | [[rv:class_a|Class A motorhome]]\\ large, expensive |
- | | + | | [[rv:class_b|Class B motorhome]]\\ mini RVs [[https:// |
- | * [[rv: | + | | [[rv:class_c|Class C motorhome]]\\ - [[https:// |
- | * [[rv:sprinter|Sprinter]] | + | |
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- | A **[[RV:cargo van|Cargo | + | |
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- | * **Pro: | + | |
- | * **Con: | + | |
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- | A **[[RV:passenger van|Passenger van]]** or **conversion van** is upfitted with A/V equipment, decor, and a [[rv: | + | |
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- | * **Pro: | + | |
- | * **Con: | + | |
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- | ===== Commercial Trucks | + | |
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- | Trucks offer significantly more room than vans, and are generally | + | |
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- | **[[RV:skoolie|Skoolies]]** and other **buses** offer lots of space and windows. Buses are often cheap to buy but may be expensive to convert and operate. | + | |
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- | * **Pro:** living space, | + | |
- | * **Con:** MPG, parking, parts, | + | |
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- | **[[RV:box truck|Box trucks]]** provide | + | |
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- | * **Pro:** Large living space, square shape easy to modify, | + | |
- | * **Con:** Low MPG, insurance | + | |
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- | **[[RV:step van|Step vans]]** provide a large cubic space for an easy build, with easier access than other trucks. | + | |
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- | * **Pro:** flat surfaces for easy build and solar mount, large living area, entrance steps and low floor height for easy ingress and egress, nondescript for stealth camping, easy engine access | + | |
- | * **Con:** commercial vehicles often see very hard use, not ideal for regular highway driving (geared for local deliveries), | + | |
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- | **[[RV:ambulance|Ambulances]]** can be a good compromise between a van and truck in terms of size and building platform. | + | |
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- | * **Pro: | + | |
- | * **Con:** potential | + | |
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- | ===== Motorhomes ===== | + | |
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- | Motorhomes are purpose-built for recreation and living, | + | |
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- | The **[[RV:Class A|Class A motorhome]]** is a large, expensive | + | |
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- | * **Pro:** large comfortable | + | |
- | * **Con: | + | |
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- | {{ http://rv-camping.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/ | + | |
- | The **[[RV:Class B|Class B motorhome]]** is a mini RV [[https:// | + | |
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- | * **Pro: | + | |
- | * **Con: | + | |
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- | {{ https:// | + | |
- | The **[[RV:Class C|Class C motorhome]]** is a [[https:// | + | |
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- | * **Pro: | + | |
- | * **Con: | + | |
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- | ===== Trailers ===== | + | |
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- | {{ http:// | + | |
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- | The **[[RV: | + | |
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- | * **Pro:** space, built-in amenities | + | |
- | * **Con:** build quality, passthrough, | + | |
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- | {{ https:// | + | |
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- | A **[[rv: | + | |
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- | * **Pro:** space, ease of modification, | + | |
- | * **Con:** passthrough | + | |
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- | ===== Smaller vehicles ===== | + | |
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- | A **[[RV: | + | |
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- | * **Pro:** stealth, insurance, already own?, passthrough | + | |
- | * **Con:** living space | + | |
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- | Common van models: | + | |
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- | * [[rv: | + | |
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- | **[[RV: | + | |
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- | * **Pro:** stealth (with sufficiently tinted windows), MPG, insurance, already own? | + | |
- | * **Con:** low living space, limited solar options | + | |
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- | {{ https:// | + | |
- | **[[RV: | + | |
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- | * **Pro:** 4wd can go anywhere, ground clearance, built for towing | + | |
- | * **Con:** handling, low overhangs, passthrough, | + | |
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- | ====== Making Your Purchase ====== | ||
- | After you've decided what kind of vehicle is right for your needs, what next? | ||
- | * [[RV: | ||
- | * How to [[RV: | ||
- | * [[RV: | ||